Details

Dahlia ‘Sunshine’ blooms with a profusion of bright sunshine-yellow, red-centered flowers held over dark, nearly black foliage. These nectar rich flowers are a favorite of butterflies. Cold hardy in zones 8-10. In colder zones lift the bulbs in fall and store in a cool place over the winter.

SKU

HSB6G03

Common Name

Dahlia Sunshine

Botanical Name

Dahlia Sunshine

Zones

8, 9, 10

Ships As

Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Flower Color

Yellow

Foliage

Bronze foliage.

Mature Height

24-28" tall

Bulb Spacing

1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.

Planting Depth

Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1" to 2" below the soil line.

Bloom Time

Mid summer until frost

Planting Time

Spring / Summer

Soil Type

Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Acidic Soil

Advantages

Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to grow, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)

Additional Information

Can be grown as annuals in zones 3-7. Hardy in zones 8 – 10.

Poisonous

Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts.

Ideal Region

Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest

Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada

No

Planting Guides

Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many
of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. See page 15 of our Planting Guide for a bulb depth planting illustration. Read our article about How To Grow Dahlias.

Growing Dahlias: Plant Dahlia tubers after spring frosts in good garden soil with full sun. Dahlias must be protected from high winds, so we suggest you position them against a wall or be ready to stake them. Keep the plants well-watered and free of bugs, applying flower fertilizer as they grow. Your dahlias will be in full bloom by July or August, with the enormous flowers continuing to bloom until frost. As frost threatens, pull up the roots and trim off the stems. You can store the tubers in a cool dry place until the following spring.

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.

Shipping

Plant Shipping: Buy now and we will ship your order at the ideal planting time for your region. Spring-Planted Perennial and Bulb orders will ship from February 27-June 30, warmest zones first.

Most plant and bulb orders arrive within 2-6 days, or less, of leaving our greenhouses in Colorado. This prompt delivery is provided without additional express charges.

Grass Plugs Will ship at planting time in spring, beginning in late February.

Wildflower Seed & Grass Seed Orders ship within 2-3 days.

Standard shipping costs are $4.99 and up, depending on the size of the order.

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When you order from us, we guarantee that you will receive the hardiest plants, bulbs or seeds available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden. If you have followed our detailed planting and care instructions and you do not experience success, we will honor our satisfaction guarantee for up to one full year from delivery.